3 Ways Talent Executives Can Accelerate Innovation in 2018

Managing culture, embracing metrics and pursuing evolving technologies are among the top priorities talent leaders should focus on in the New Year.

By Victor Assad and Ataman Ozyildirim, Talent Economy Influencers. Published in Talent Economy, December 20th, 2017

As 2017 winds down, a new survey provides tips for how talent executives can prioritize innovation in the year ahead.

Developed by Innovation One and The Conference Board, the global survey polled more than 400 business leaders. Based on their responses, participants fell into one of two categories: high innovators and low/lagging innovators.

The findings underscore that high innovators make innovation a strategic imperative. For this group, the issue commands the same level of commitment as the financial, marketing and technology plans of their business.

When it comes to actionable advice, three findings warrant the attention of talent executives — and make emphasizing innovation a must for their New Year’s list of resolutions.